Older laptop will not start up

PJ Jun 1 Reputation point
2021-04-01T12:53:30.967+00:00

I have an older HP G60 laptop. I don't use this often, but I have been using this recently. Just today I replaced the battery.
When I try to turn it on, it goes through a set up procedure- asks me to select privacy settings - and when I accept, it goes to another screen that says "Something Went Wrong".
The "try again" does not work as I just repeatedly go through the same process. I did a search online that recommended a total shut down, which I have done a few times and I get the same results.
So, I'm stuck. This laptop is useless right now as I cannot get past this point.

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  1. S.Sengupta 15,036 Reputation points MVP
    2021-04-01T14:45:23.44+00:00

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  2. Jenny Feng 14,076 Reputation points
    2021-04-02T02:23:59.443+00:00

    @PJ Jun
    Hi,
    What's the detailed error message?
    Did you get the error code?
    BIOS > General > Boot Sequence > Boot List Options Then change mode to UEFI if it's on Legacy.. Or it could be the opposite. Of you pick the wrong one, it won't break the PC. It just simply won't boot.

    If an HDD was loaded in Legacy mode, it won't boot with BIOS in UEFI mode, and vice-versa.
    If you got SATA Operation, switch it to Raid Autodetect / ACHI. If by chance that doesn't work, try the option ending in "ATA."
    Hope above information can help you.

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